Byung Hee Oh

Specialization: Cardiologist
41 years of experience
Speaks:
Korean
Workplace: Republic of Korea, Incheon, SEJONG HOSPITAL
Previously served as President of the Korean Society of Cardiology.
Dr. Byung Hee Oh is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He previously served as President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. Dr. Oh specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias. He held leadership roles at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Oh has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He treats patients at Sejong Hospital, which sees over 400,000 annual visits.
- Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at Seoul National University.
- Performs radiofrequency ablation and carotid stenting.
- Received national honors for medical excellence and leadership.
- Focuses on preventive cardiology and hypertension management.

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Qualifications

Prof. Byung-Hee Oh is a cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He previously served as the President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. Dr. Oh treats heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias.

Clinical Specialization & Focus

Prof. Oh treats patients with chronic and advanced cardiovascular diseases. He treats conditions such as atherosclerosis and post-myocardial infarction complications. The specialist also focuses on preventive cardiology and hypertension management. He performs heart function and rhythm restoration procedures.

Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) — a condition where the heart muscle does not pump blood as well as it should
Atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias
Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis — the buildup of fats and cholesterol in artery walls
Heart preventive examinations for men and women
Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping — a procedure that uses heat to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing irregular heartbeats
Coronary angiography and carotid angioplasty — procedures to visualize and open blocked heart or neck arteries
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) — a non-invasive therapy that uses pressure cuffs on the legs to improve blood flow to the heart

Professional Experience

Dr. Oh has held leadership roles in South Korean medical institutions. He served as a Professor of Cardiology at Seoul National University. The doctor also directed the Cardiovascular Center at a major university hospital. He led the Division of Cardiology as its Head for several years.

Cardiologist at Sejong Hospital, Incheon
Former Professor of Cardiology, Seoul National University
Former Director of the Cardiovascular Center
Former Head of the Division of Cardiology
Former Chair of national heart failure and hypertension groups

Education and Academic Training

Prof. Oh earned his medical degree from the Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed his clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. This background supports his use of evidence-based treatments and precise diagnostics.

Seoul National University College of Medicine – MD and PhD degrees
Seoul National University Hospital – Residency in Internal Medicine
Seoul National University Hospital – Fellowship in Cardiology

Research and Recognition

Dr. Oh is a scholar in cardiovascular medicine. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications in global medical journals. The specialist regularly delivers invited lectures at international cardiology conferences. He has received national honors for his contributions to South Korean public health.

Professional Memberships

President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (former)
Member of national heart failure organizations
Member of national hypertension organizations